ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85007

Part of Phoenix, AZ
Pop. 13,575·Maricopa County·154th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,375/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$557
Reported rents
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ZIP 85007 · $1,375
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Medians by bedroom

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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,530/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 85007 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 85007 changed +3.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($63,616) is $1,590 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,530); a 3-bedroom is $2,070.

Rank in Phoenix

13th cheapest of 43 ZIP codes in Phoenix.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 85015, 4 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,220/mo), about $1,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 85007. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$16,500/yr
At $1,375/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85007 (Phoenix, AZ) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,575
Median income
$63,616
Median age
34.5
Renters
54.2%
Age distribution
26.8%
23.7%
27.7%
Under 1826.8%
18–3423.7%
35–5427.7%
55–6410.2%
65+11.6%
Gender
52.6%
47.4%
Male52.6%
Female47.4%
Race & ethnicity
35.7%
54%
White35.7%
Black9.2%
Hispanic54%
Asian2%
Education (25+)
21%
27.5%
25%
26.4%
No HS diploma21%
HS diploma27.5%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+26.4%
Housing tenure
45.8%
54.2%
Owner45.8%
Renter54.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 85007 in Phoenix, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,251 → $1,375
up 9.9%
Income
$43,716 → $63,616
up 45.5%
Population
14,169 → 13,575
down 4.2%
Renter share
60.6% → 54.2%
-6.4 pts
Bachelor's+
23.9% → 26.4%
+2.5 pts
Median age
32.8 → 34.5
+1.7 yrs

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 85007 in Phoenix, AZ has increased from $1,251 to $1,375, a 9.9% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $63,616 today, compared with $43,716 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 4.2% since 2021, moving from about 14,169 residents to roughly 13,575. Renters now make up 54.2% of households, compared with 60.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 26.4% of adults here, versus 23.9% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 85007 covers Phoenix, AZ. The median rent here is $1,375/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($63,616/yr), ZIP 85007 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85007?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,375/mo in ZIP 85007. The local median household income is $63,616/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85007?

Rent in ZIP 85007 has risen 3.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

How does ZIP 85007 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85007 is one of the more affordable among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #154 of 183 at $1,375/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 85007 changed +3.8%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 85007 compare to the rest of Phoenix?

At $1,375/mo, ZIP 85007 is $196 below the Phoenix citywide median of $1,571/mo. It is the 13th cheapest of 43 ZIP codes in Phoenix.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,375/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 85007's median household income ($63,616/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85007 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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